MU TITLE: Assistant/Associate Professor - State Extension Specialist PS#:
LOCATION: Columbia Job Code:
PAY GRADE: T & R
HEADQUARTERED: University of Missouri – Columbia, MO

In coordination with the Nutrition, Health, and Family unit of the University of Missouri Office of Extension and Engagement, the Department of Human Development and Family Science (HDFS) at the University of Missouri seeks applicants for two Faculty/State Extension Specialist positions in HDFS at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor (with tenure). These are 12-month tenure track positions between HDFS and MU Extension with the primary appointment being in HDFS. The faculty reports to the HDFS Department Chair with secondary supervision from the Director of the Missouri Nutrition, Health, and Family Extension. The successful candidate will have a doctorate in Human Development and Family Science or a related field, a reputation for excellence in scholarship and engagement, track record of external funding commensurate with rank, recent publications in top-tier journals, and scholarly emphasis and Extension experience in one or more of the following areas: 1) Early Childhood and Early Care Education and Workforce Development; and 2) Strengthening Families across the Lifespan including Aging, Caregiving, and Kinship Systems.

The State Extension Specialist will oversee a rigorous program of research; develop, implement, and evaluate Extension educational programs; and support regional Extension specialists. The faculty will also be responsible for building collaborations between Extension, HDFS, and the College of Education and Human Development (CEHD) to develop programs and resources and to seek external funding. The faculty will teach two courses per year in HDFS in a related area. These may be associated with our HDFS Undergraduate majors, the on-campus doctoral program, or with the GP-IDEA MA (Master of Arts) programs in Youth Development and Family and Community Services. The faculty will also complete service for HDFS and MU Extension.

HDFS at the University of Missouri is committed to hiring faculty with demonstrated experience in research in historically underrepresented and underserved communities. We are particularly interested in candidates who have strong quantitative research and program evaluation skills and whose research and outreach complements the growing translational multidisciplinary teams at Mizzou; areas include social determinants of health, health disparities, intervention, and prevention pathways to resiliency, and/or strengthening individual health and family well-being.
Successful applicants will demonstrate scholarly activity consistent with the University’s status as an AAU member and a “Very High” Research Productive institution. Faculty will maintain an active and vibrant program of research and engagement, secure external funding to support such efforts, and support the department through teaching and service.

The start date is negotiable with preference for start date of July 1, 2023. Salary is commensurate with experience, and the position includes ongoing supplemental monetary support for scholarly activities. Review of applications will begin on March 9, 2023 and continue until the position is filled. Applicants from underrepresented groups are encouraged to apply.

RESPONSIBILITIES
• Maintain an active, externally funded program of research, outreach, and scholarship
• Collaborate on program development and evaluation processes to ensure and assess the efficacy of educational programs and systems of implementation.
● Establish strong working relationships and provide guidance to Missouri Extension professionals.
● Communicate to stakeholders and serve on state, multi-task, and national Extension work groups to advance understanding in the field.
● Teach two courses in the Department of Human Development and Family Science per year.
● Advise and provide research supervision to graduate students in Human Development and Family Science and serve on dissertation committees for students in the department.
● Provide service to the program, department, college, and university.
● Demonstrate commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusive excellence.
● Other duties as assigned.

PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS
• Remain current on trends and research-based knowledge to effectively create relevant, reliable, and responsive education. Apply this knowledge in scholarly products such as curriculum, in-service training and instruction, articles in professional journals and popular press, presentations at professional meetings, and grant proposals.
• Actively participate in professional development opportunities to continuously improve skills and increase research-based knowledge. Demonstrate mastery of core competencies, including subject matter expertise, effective and innovate teaching strategies, program development processes, and integration of new and emerging technology.
• MU is fully committed to achieving the goal of a diverse and inclusive academic community of faculty, staff, and students. We seek individuals who are committed to this goal and our core campus values of respect, responsibility, discovery, and excellence.